Ensures all learners achieve the requirements of the discipline through synthesis and review of qualitative and quantitative assessment data at each stage of training
Makes decisions related to progress of residents in achieving the national standards established by Royal College
Provides recommendations on future learning activities
The primary role of the clinical supervisor is to provide coaching and formative feedback which is documented as a low-stakes observation of the trainee’s performance.
The competence committee synthesizes the data from many low-stakes observations for each trainee and makes recommendations related to promotion (or progress).
Dr. Sheri-Lynn Kane (Chair)
Dr. Jenny Thain (PD)
Dr. Margaret Taabazuing (Geriatrician)
Dr. Laura Diachun (Geriatrician)
Dr. Ricardo Viana (External Member - PMR)
Dr. Gordon Ngo (External Resident Member - PMR)
Jennifer Whytock (Education Coordinator)
Agenda Development:
Trainees are selected for planned meeting by Chair and Program director in advance for:
Regularly timed review
Concerns flagged on one or more completed assessment
Completion of stage requirements and eligible for promotion
Requirement to determine readiness for RC exam
Significant delay/ acceleration in trainee’s progress or academic performance
Frequency: Every trainee must be discussed at least twice per year
Quorum: At least 50% attendance from CC member
Process:
Primary Reviewer:
Is responsible for completing a detailed review of progress based on completed observation/ reflections
Identifies patterns of performance
Provides a succinct synthesis and impression of the trainee’s progress to Competence committee
2. Secondary Reviewer: All other CC members are responsible for reviewing all trainees on agenda as secondary reviewer and be prepared to discuss their progress
3. Primary reviewer will recommend a learner status based on the documented observations and will initiate a discussion on the issues arising from their review.
4. Competence committee members will discuss the status recommendation and vote on the learner’s official status in the program